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Pump, pump hooray - it's World Breast Pumping Day! Let's raise awareness and support for breastfeeding mothers everywhere.
Get ready to celebrate all the hardworking moms out there on World Breast Pumping Day on January 27! This day was first established in 2014 by a group of dedicated mothers who wanted to raise awareness and support for breastfeeding and pumping. Breast pumps have been around since the late 1800s, but it wasn't until recent years that they became more widely used and accepted. This day is a reminder of the dedication and love that goes into providing breast milk for babies, and also serves as a way to break the stigma surrounding breastfeeding in public. So let's raise our bottles (or bags) and toast to all the amazing moms making it work every day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1854</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Modern Breast Pump</div><div class='timeline-text'>Inventor Orwell H. Needham patents the first design for a mechanical breast pump.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1927</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Electrical Breast Pump Patent</div><div class='timeline-text'>Allen L. Champaign gains a patent for the first electrical breast pump in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1991</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Medela Introduces Electric Model</div><div class='timeline-text'>Medela, a leading breast pump manufacturer, introduces an efficient electric breast pump designed for hospital use.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Obamacare and Breast Pump Coverage</div><div class='timeline-text'>Obamacare mandates insurance plans to cover the cost of breast pumps, expanding access to more mothers.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Workplace Pumping Rights</div><div class='timeline-text'>Federal "Break Time for Nursing Mothers" law necessitates employers to provide adequate break time and a place for breastfeeding mothers to pump milk.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a pumping party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather other breastfeeding moms and celebrate World Breast Pumping Day together! Share pumping tips, stories, and support each other while enjoying some snacks and drinks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate breast milk</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Donate your extra breast milk to a milk bank or to other moms in need. This is a great way to celebrate the importance of breast pumping and help others in the process.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Take a breastfeeding photo shoot</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Celebrate your breastfeeding journey by taking a beautiful photo shoot with your baby and breast pump. This is a great way to capture the bond between mother and child and raise awareness about the benefits of breast pumping.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a fundraising event</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Host a fundraising event to raise money for breast pumping supplies and support organizations that help breastfeeding mothers. This is a great way to give back and celebrate the impact of breast pumping on mothers and babies.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share your breastfeeding journey</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Use social media to share your breastfeeding journey and spread awareness about World Breast Pumping Day. Share tips, challenges, and moments of triumph to inspire other moms and celebrate the power of breast pumping.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes awareness about breastfeeding and pumping</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Breast Pumping Day is a crucial reminder for breastfeeding parents to educate themselves and others about the benefits of breastfeeding and pumping. By raising awareness, we can break down stigmas and promote healthy feeding practices for infants.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It recognizes the hard work and dedication of pumping mothers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Breast pumping can be a challenging and time-consuming task for many mothers. World Breast Pumping Day acknowledges their efforts in providing their babies with valuable nutrients through breast milk, while also juggling other responsibilities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It advocates for better workplace support for pumping mothers</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Many women face barriers when it comes to balancing work and breastfeeding or pumping. World Breast Pumping Day raises awareness about the need for supportive workplace policies that allow mothers to continue providing breast milk for their babies even after returning to work.</p></div></div>
World Breast Pumping Day is celebrated on January 27 every year. In 2024 World Breast Pumping Day will occur on a Saturday.
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